Assistant FSQ Coordinator - Watertown

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Assistant Food Safety Quality Manager - Watertown (53944)

Requisition
53944
-Posted
09/22/2026

- Safety & Quality

Our No. 1 priority at Johnsonville is providing a safe work environment for every Member we employ. Our industry-leading safety record, coupled with the safety awards we’ve received, demonstrate this commitment. Members of our safety team maintain the safety of Johnsonville Members in our facilities, continuously finding new and better ways to do so. We’re also dedicated to producing only the highest-quality products for consumers worldwide to enjoy – ones we would be proud to serve at our own family table.

Our quality team ensures Johnsonville meets or exceeds all standards set by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), of the US Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies. Our commitment to quality is unparalleled, thanks to the dedication of each quality team member.

As the Assistant Food Safety/Quality Coordinator your passion for continuous improvement will support the company in its drive to create a best in world quality culture through leadership and member interaction. This job is perfect for a self-motivated individual who enjoys working as a team and driving for continuous growth. Day-to-day activities support driving food safety, quality and animal welfare activities to a best-in-class level.

• Use your technical expertise to educate members on animal handling, food safety and quality applications and systems.
• Be a resource for the plant’s operations and to represent food safety and quality and animal welfare on cross-functional project teams.
• Develop and maintain facility food safety plans, quality plans and standard operating procedures including Redzone Compliance.
• Lead or co-lead third party audits (SQF and customer) and maintain required programs.
• Function as a liaison for plant operations on food safety and quality policies as they relate to both internal and external customers and third-party vendors.
• Function as a plant liaison with third party sanitation company and assist with monitoring metrics
• Be a plant representative to the USDA and other regulatory agencies, while ensuring compliance to GMP standards, USDA, and other regulatory requirements
• Aid with coordinating and troubleshooting of day-to-day food safety and quality opportunities to help the teams define comprehensive and proactive solutions.
• Inspect, audit and work with facility continuous improvement teams to ensure best practice and enhanced standard work processes are implemented and acted upon.
• Evaluate data and Redzone documentation to troubleshoot any trends around food safety and quality processes and products.
• Back up the Food Safety and Quality Coordinator in their absence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, Microbiology or a related field preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered with appropriate certifications.
• HACCP Certification, preferred.
• GFSI certification - SQF Practitioner or BRC certification, preferred

• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP systems, required
• 2-4 years of experience in a quality leadership position is preferred.
• Experience in livestock animal handling and welfare, preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing required, meat processing/harvest preferred.
• Experience working under regulatory systems, specifically USDA and Animal Handling and Welfare preferred.

• Ability to lead by example and engage others in the decision-making process
• Commitment to continuous personal growth and development
• Intermediate understanding of food safety and animal welfare practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of…